Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological in Africa, resource-rich countries

Africa, resource-rich countries: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological was 128,527 Hectares in 2020. ▬ Flat

Latest (2020)
128,527 Hectares
Change on year
down 0.5%
Rank
25th
of 47 regions
All-time high
134,830 Hectares
in 2000
All-time low
127,777 Hectares
in 2011
Years of data
21
2000–2020

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological in Africa, resource-rich countries, 2000–2020

050.0k100.0k150.0k2000201020202000: 134.8k Hectares2001: 134.2k Hectares2002: 133.6k Hectares2003: 132.9k Hectares2004: 132.3k Hectares2005: 131.7k Hectares2006: 131.0k Hectares2007: 130.4k Hectares2008: 129.8k Hectares2009: 129.1k Hectares2010: 128.5k Hectares2011: 127.8k Hectares2012: 134.2k Hectares2013: 133.5k Hectares2014: 132.8k Hectares2015: 132.1k Hectares2016: 131.4k Hectares2017: 130.6k Hectares2018: 129.9k Hectares2019: 129.2k Hectares2020: 128.5k Hectares

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Hectares.

Analysis

The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological in Africa, resource-rich countries is 128,527 Hectares, measured in 2020.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.5% on the previous year and up 0.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological in Africa, resource-rich countries peaked at 134,830 Hectares in 2000 and was at its lowest, 127,777 Hectares, in 2011.

That places Africa, resource-rich countries 25th out of 47 regions with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological in Africa, resource-rich countries, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological sustainability — Forest land in Africa, resource-rich countries, 2000 to 2020.
Year Hectares Change
2000 134,830 Hectares
2001 134,196 Hectares -0.5%
2002 133,562 Hectares -0.5%
2003 132,928 Hectares -0.5%
2004 132,293 Hectares -0.5%
2005 131,659 Hectares -0.5%
2006 131,025 Hectares -0.5%
2007 130,391 Hectares -0.5%
2008 129,757 Hectares -0.5%
2009 129,123 Hectares -0.5%
2010 128,489 Hectares -0.5%
2011 127,777 Hectares -0.6%
2012 134,221 Hectares +5.0%
2013 133,508 Hectares -0.5%
2014 132,795 Hectares -0.5%
2015 132,082 Hectares -0.5%
2016 131,369 Hectares -0.5%
2017 130,645 Hectares -0.6%
2018 129,921 Hectares -0.6%
2019 129,221 Hectares -0.5%
2020 128,527 Hectares -0.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 131,976 Hectares 129,123 Hectares 134,830 Hectares 10
2010s 131,003 Hectares 127,777 Hectares 134,221 Hectares 10
2020s 128,527 Hectares 128,527 Hectares 128,527 Hectares 1

Countries ranked near Africa, resource-rich countries

  1. 22 Sweden 27,980 Hectares compare
  2. 23 Japan 24,935 Hectares compare
  3. 24 Gabon 23,531 Hectares compare
  4. 25 Finland 22,409 Hectares compare
  5. 26 Central African Republic 22,303 Hectares compare
  6. 27 Congo 21,946 Hectares compare
  7. 28 Nigeria 21,627 Hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological in Africa, resource-rich countries?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological in Africa, resource-rich countries was 128,527 Hectares in 2020, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological recorded in Africa, resource-rich countries?
The highest recorded value was 134,830 Hectares in 2000.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological recorded in Africa, resource-rich countries?
The lowest recorded value was 127,777 Hectares in 2011.
How does Africa, resource-rich countries rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological?
Africa, resource-rich countries ranks 25th out of 47 regions with data for 2020.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological rising or falling in Africa, resource-rich countries?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
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Indicator
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological sustainability — Forest land
Unit
Hectares
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
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Coverage
245 places, 5,127 data points, 2000–2020
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 23 shows indicators of ecological sustainability, in terms of land use. This includes number of hectars of land allocated to different kinds of use, carbon stock in living biomass, and fertiliser use, and wood production.